What techniques should I NOT train for incorporating boxing with MT/MMA?

Hey guys,

I might have the chance to spar a little bit with some boxers, I used to box a little bit but it seems that boxing is getting some more respect for incorporating into MMA.

I know there is a lot of techniques in boxing so I thought it would be easier to ask what NOT to do, so to not have bad habits when I train Muay Thai or MMA later. Ie stuff that might get me kicked in the head or leave me open.

I'm not sure how learning any boxing techniques properly would leave you at a disadvantage in MMA when you already have a good grappling base. For example, a mistake would be leaning forward a lot when bobbing/ weaving without your guard up, but that's not how you should learn it in boxing either. You should always have your hands up, not lean forward but rather use your knees and keep your eyes on your opponent.

So what's your plan? Go take boxing lessons, but second guess everything the instructor tells you, in case it messes up your mma game?

Personally, I'd either follow the instructions as given or find a different class.

I thought my post was pretty clear and where did I say I was getting lessons?

Boxing is a full contact MA but no kicking, no takedowns. They don't train for those, they dont guard against them. I'm assuming there might be some things they do which create openings for your opponent, in MMA or MT. Why ingrain something into your memory that wont serve your training goals?

People take things from all types of Martial arts even the shitty ones, and it doesn't mean all things are created equal.

Boxing is tested, and obviously of value.If there are things I should watch out for great, if not fine. I ask because, I don't know.

I thought my post was pretty clear and where did I say I was getting lessons?

Boxing is a full contact MA but no kicking, no takedowns. They don't train for those, they dont guard against them. I'm assuming there might be some things they do which create openings for your opponent, in MMA or MT. Why ingrain something into your memory that wont serve your training goals?

People take things from all types of Martial arts even the shitty ones, and it doesn't mean all things are created equal.

Boxing is tested, and obviously of value.If there are things I should watch out for great, if not fine. I ask because, I don't know.

Is there anyone with some experience that has an opinion?

You train Boxing as in you learn the full scope of Boxing by training Boxing under the Boxing ruleset.
It also is the same for Muay Thai, BJJ, Wrestling....you learn the full scope under their ruleset.

AFTERWARDS (I have emphacized "afterwards"), you take MMA classes to learn to mix them into a mixture that suits best your abilities and the Mixed Martial Arts ruleset, but before you can do that you have to first know the full scope of each tool (MA style).
There are no shortcuts.

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There are strengths and weaknesses to most martial arts, but some are less bullshit that others. Thats why people cross train. I am not going to compete as a boxer, I would like to compete in maybe in the distant future in MMA.

If you had a boxer and he was going into Muay Thai or even MMA, what things would you tell him to do and not to do, what would work from boxing and what would get him in trouble?

Maybe I am wrong but, 10 years later after my first boxing lesson I still punch under pressure the same way I was taught the first time in boxing years ago, and It's ingrained, that first time you learn something is stuck in there. So if anyone can offer critical analysis fo the shortfalls and weakness of boxing alone in an MMA ruleset that would be great, why take on board something you will want to change later anyway.

I know its dangerous but lets assume I am an adult and I'm not going to say to an instructor or training partner that 'I am not going to that because someone on bullshido said'

There are strengths and weaknesses to most martial arts, but some are less bullshit that others. Thats why people cross train. I am not going to compete as a boxer, I would like to compete in maybe in the distant future in MMA.

If you had a boxer and he was going into Muay Thai or even MMA, what things would you tell him to do and not to do, what would work from boxing and what would get him in trouble?

Maybe I am wrong but, 10 years later after my first boxing lesson I still punch under pressure the same way I was taught the first time in boxing years ago, and It's ingrained, that first time you learn something is stuck in there. So if anyone can offer critical analysis fo the shortfalls and weakness of boxing alone in an MMA ruleset that would be great, why take on board something you will want to change later anyway.

I know its dangerous but lets assume I am an adult and I'm not going to say to an instructor or training partner that 'I am not going to that because someone on bullshido said'

Everyone here understands what you are saying. You are not "listening" to what they are "saying".